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HCTS 4.0 Getting Started Guide
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HCTS 4.0 Getting Started Guide


4. Manual Tests

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In this chapter:


USB Manual Tests

In HCTS 4.0, a few component certifications require manual configuration. Example of these certifications are:

USB Keyboard

There are 3 USB Keyboard manual tests:

  • Plug/Unplug test

  • Usability Test

  • Internationalization Test

USB Keyboard Tests
To perform the Plug/Unplug test
Before You Begin

Before starting the automated USB keyboard certification, unplug the keyboard to be certified from SUT then plug it back. Repeat this test for 10 times.

  • Start HCTS 4.0 UI.
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Expected Result

After this step, HCTS can detect the keyboard to be certified.

To perform the usability test
  1. Open applications in Solaris

    Login to Solaris and open some applications((gnome-terminal(JDS), gedit(JDS) or firefox(JDS)).

  2. Check the keys

    Make sure that every key and key combination on the keyboard can be exercised and can be operated as expected. Also, make sure that the right key events are received when you press the keys.

    Note - Pay special attention to any keys not present in the US keyboard layout or those mapped differently than the US layout.

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Expected Result

Each key generates the correct character onscreen or correct key event.

To perform the internationalization test
  1. Switch as root user
  2. Set keyboard type and layout

    Run /usr/X11R6/bin/xorgconfig and set proper keyboard type and required layout.

  3. Restart Xserver.
  4. Open applications in Solaris

    Login to Solaris and open some applications((gnome-terminal(JDS), gedit(JDS) or firefox(JDS)).

  5. Check the keys

    Make sure that every key and key combination on the keyboard can be exercised and operate as expected. Also, make sure that the right key events are received when you press the keys.

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Expected Result
  • In step 3, when restarting Xserver by rebooting, no layout error is reported. Characters specific to the keyboard layout are shown correctly in dtlogin. (Ensure that language selected in dtlogin corresponds with your keyboard layout).

  • In step 5, each key generates the correct character on screen or correct key event.

USB CD/DVD Reader

There are 2 CD/DVD Reader manual tests:

  • Plug/Unplug test

  • Boot Computer Test

USB CD/DVD Reader Tests
To perform the Plug/Unplug test
Before You Begin

Before starting automated USB CD/DVD reader certification, unplug the CD/DVD reader to be certified from SUT then plug it back. Repeat this test for 10 times.

  • Start HCTS 4.0 UI.
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Expected Result

After this step, HCTS can detect the CD/DVD reader to be certified.

To perform the Boot Computer test
  1. Insert a bootable Solaris installation disc into the CD/DVD reader to be certified.
  2. Reboot SUT machine, change SUT's settings to boot from USB CD/DVD drive. Save this change and let SUT start up.
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Expected Result

After step 2, SUT will boot from the CD/DVD reader and the Solaris installation process will begin.

USB CD/DVD Writer

There are 3 CD/DVD Writer manual tests:

  • Plug/Unplug test

  • Boot Computer Test

  • Media Support Test

USB CD/DVD Writer Tests
To perform the Plug/Unplug test
Before You Begin

Before starting the automated USB CD/DVD writer certification, unplug the CD/DVD writer to be certified from SUT then plug it back. Repeat this test for 10 times.

  • Start HCTS 4.0 UI.
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Expected Result

After this step, HCTS can detect the CD/DVD writer to be certified.

To perform the Boot Computer test
  1. Insert a bootable Solaris installation disc into the CD/DVD writer to be certified.
  2. Reboot SUT machine, change SUT's settings to boot from USB CD/DVD drive. Save this change and let SUT start up.
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Expected Result

After step 2, SUT will boot from the CD/DVD writer and the Solaris installation process will begin.

To perform the Media Support test
  • Check Media

    For each supported re-writable media (CD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-RW and DVD-RAM), insert a disc into the drive under test and execute the automated USB CD/DVD writer certification.

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Expected Result

For all supported re-writable media, the automated USB CD/DVD writer certification will pass.


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